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Laura Carmichael Biography

Birth Name:Laura Elizabeth Carmichael

Birth Place:Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Studied acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
  • Is a great-granddaughter of famed aviator Norman Blackburn
  • Before getting her role on "Downton Abbey," she worked as a receptionist at a physician's office
  • Has performed in radio plays as a member of The Fitzrovia Radio Hour
  • In 2012, she performed in the West End production "Uncle Vanya․"

Awards

  • 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2020CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated